But of Corpse Episode 51 where Blackmoa, Drarnor, and I discuss all the changes coming in the June 23rd patch. Following this, we will probably be doing podcasts every other week, talking about how the new changes have affected us, as well as going over builds. If you have any suggestions or things you’d like to see on the show please leave a comment, and as always I’d love to get feedback.
Haven’t listened to it yet, but just wanted to say that seeing the Necrojeesus background screen as soon as I clicked the link made me chortle pretty hard!
They mentioned this in the youtube video of the patch preview (Went up a few hours ago?) but the reason for the nerf to Barbed Precision’s proc chance was because Hemophilia (20% bleed duration) being mixed in made it a lot stronger.
So I actually tried to do a bit of math regarding Barbed Precision. The major assumption here is that you didn’t take Hemophilia on your build before the patch changes. (Perhaps you used Weakening Shroud or Focused Rituals, instead?) Otherwise I can’t directly compare the value of the new adept traits to the bleeds represented by Barbed Precision & Hemophilia.
Before you look in the spoiler, make a guess for yourself: what percentage of your bleeding is currently sourced from Barbed Precision? Note whether it is above or below the percentage in the spoiler.
33%
If less than one third of your bleeding comes from Barbed Precision, congratulations, this was a net buff. If it was more than one third, my condolences, you’re losing bleed output.
So 2 * 66% = 1.33~, and the new version is 2.4 * 33% = 0.8~, meaning 40% of the BP bleeds were lost.
So at parity, the lost bleeds (BP * 0.40) should be the same as the gained duration on other bleeds. (Other * 0.20)
BP * 0.40 = Other * 0.20.
Since BP + Other = 100% of all bleeds…
BP * 0.40 = (100% – BP) * 0.20
BP = (100% – BP) * 0.50
1.50 BP = 50%
BP = 33%
Whether you think the trait needed a buff to keep pace with other professions is up to you.
Edit: About Weakening Shroud -
It was noted in the video recording (which came out after you guys recorded this podcast, it took them forever to get it online…) that it doesn’t have a cooldown. Probably because its cooldown is already tied to entering Death Shroud.
Edit2: on closer inspection, I messed up the math a lot the first time. Good thing nobody ever reads this, I guess???
Mixing insults with your post is like pooping in a salad.
It’s pretty obvious, and nobody’s impressed.
